This individual will play a key role in the continued development of our thriving CCF Contingent. Working closely with the Contingent Commander, they will help enhance the delivery of the School’s CCF programme.

Description

This individual will play a key role in the continued development of our thriving CCF Contingent. Working closely with the Contingent Commander, they will help enhance the delivery of the School’s CCF programme, with the aim of increasing both participation and the profile of the Contingent within the School and our wider community. In addition, they will make a significant contribution to the school’s co-curricular provision through the delivery of a range of outdoor education and enrichment opportunities, including (but not limited to) the enrichment programme, co-curricular clubs, Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, educational trips and visits, and wider outdoor learning initiatives.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:

• Generous CPD budget
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
• Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
• Membership of a pension scheme

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.

Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken on all successful candidates in accordance with School policy. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post can be found in this job description and person specification.

NB The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.